Operation Information; Setup; Transport - Invacare Van Seat User Manual

2 SAFETY
2.2

Operation Information

Setup

WARNING
A qualified technician must perform the initial set up of this wheelchair. Also, a qualified technician must perform all
procedures in the service manual.
Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this
process and the driver's capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the wheelchair
and to surrounding property.
After the wheelchair has been set-up/adjusted, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to the specifications
entered during the set-up procedure. If the wheelchair does not perform to specifications, turn the wheelchair Off
immediately and reenter set-up specifications. Repeat this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications.

Transport

WARNING
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while
in a wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type. It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into
appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry.
Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable)
parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
Invacare® Van Seat
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS
STAIRWAYS AND ESCALATORS
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Part No 1143195